Federal Pesticide Laws MEDIUM 40 CFR § 170.401 & 40 CFR § 170.501

Under the revised EPA Worker Protection Standard (WPS, 40 CFR Part 170), how frequently must agricultural workers and pesticide handlers receive EPA-approved safety training?

Multiple Choice Options

A Every 5 years.
B Every 3 years.
C Annually (every 12 months). ✓ OFFICIAL VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWER
D Only once at initial hiring.
✓ LEGAL EXPLANATION & STATUTORY RATIONALE
40 CFR § 170.401 & 40 CFR § 170.501
Official Manual Chapter: Chapter 4: Worker Protection Standard

Revised WPS regulations require agricultural employers to ensure that agricultural workers and pesticide handlers receive official EPA-approved safety training every 12 months.

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